Latest from Tauranga

'Relief' for families after jury finds man guilty of murders

Ōmanawa double murder accused was found guilty in the Tauranga High Court on May 24.

Lifeguards cop abuse from beachgoers at Mount Maunganui

Sea swells had made the Mauao base track dangerous.

Guilty verdicts for double murder accused and partner

Crown and defence lawyers have given their closing addresses in double murder trial.

'Container mountain': Extra rail services to ease port congestion

Extra rail services have helped clear a large backlog of containers at Port of Tauranga.

Jo Raphael: We need more help to stamp out meth scourge

OPINION: Meth users in the Bay are wasting more than $1 million a week.

Rides, complaints, scooters in the harbour: 7 months of Lime in Tauranga

Nine stolen, others missing, and 170 complaints ... but overall Lime is well received.

Meth hotspot: Trail of destruction in the Bay

The impact of meth across the Bay of Plenty continues to grow, a former addict says.

Biggest swells of 2021: North Island's east coast smashed

The swells are the biggest seen this year, lifeguard service says.

Letters to the editor: What about the pensioners?

OPINION: Bay of Plenty readers have their say.

Luke Kirkness: Why I'm ditching the shirt and tie for chinos and funky socks

Opinion: Challenge the status quo people, do not give in to the man.

One week left to apply for Community Matching Fund

Applications for the $140,000 fund close next Friday.

Benefit boosts 'like Lotto' for some, Budget offers less for others

Benefit rises will help people cover costs such as extra fuel, food, shoes or other goods.

Businesses need 'broad shoulders' after Budget under-delivers, Bay sector leaders say

Not enough to offset housing costs but makes "life a little bit easier at the fringes".

'A really awesome sight': Waka festival first of its kind

It is the first national festival of its kind.

Jo Raphael: Why you should care about the Budget

OPINION: It's time to see what the Government has in store for our future.

What students want: Gen Z's top Budget priorities

Ōtūmoetai College school leaders speak about pressing issues from a youth perspective.

Gangsters' paradise: Police figures reveal the gang capital of NZ

There were 1058 gang members in October 2017 in the Bay. Now there are 1493.

Mount house sells for $5.6m in 'fast and furious' auction

Plenty of locals with $4m-plus budgets are snapping up prime properties.